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Ground beef vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ground beef and Arborio rice different?

  • Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Arborio rice is higher in Manganese, and Folate.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 104% more than Arborio rice.

Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +55.5%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +403%
Contains more Potassium +826.9%
Contains more Zinc +1360%
Contains more Selenium +154.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +3866.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.072
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +55.5%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +403%
Contains more Potassium +826.9%
Contains more Zinc +1360%
Contains more Selenium +154.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +3866.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.072

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +968.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +427.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.6%
Contains more Folate +742.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +968.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +427.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.6%
Contains more Folate +742.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +911.4%
Contains more Fats +7989.5%
Contains more Other +1157.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.4%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +911.4%
Contains more Fats +7989.5%
Contains more Other +1157.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12524.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +716%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12524.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +716%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground beef Arborio rice
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 0g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 23.87g 2.36g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 0.19g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 28.73g Arborio rice
Calories 241kcal 130kcal Ground beef
Calcium 33mg 1mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 1.46mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 8mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 33mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 26mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 5.84mg 0.4mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.072mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.357mg Arborio rice
Selenium 19.1µg 7.5µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.016mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 1.493mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.397mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.059mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 59µg Arborio rice
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.027mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.084mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.102mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.195mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.085mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.056mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.126mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.144mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.056mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Arborio rice
Trans Fat 1.173g Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 6.073g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 0.058g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.05g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Arborio rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Ground beef
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.022g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.